Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/4

The Arizona Cardinals will play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. It is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4:25 PM and will be shown on FOX.

The Cardinals have struggled this season with a record of 3-13. They face the Rams, who have a strong record of 11-5. Both teams are part of the NFC West division. The Rams have been tough at home, winning 6 of 7 games at SoFi Stadium. Weather conditions include light rain, but the game is indoors, so weather will not be a factor.

Arizona Cardinals Team Preview

The Arizona Cardinals have faced some challenges in recent games. They lost to the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 37-14. In that game, Jacoby Brissett threw for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns, but it was not enough to secure a win.

Against the Atlanta Falcons, the Cardinals had a close game but lost 26-19. Jacoby Brissett completed 203 passing yards, and Michael Wilson caught a touchdown. The Cardinals’ defense struggled, allowing 152 rushing yards.

Their game against the Houston Texans ended with a 40-20 loss. Trey McBride was a standout player with 134 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Despite these efforts, the Cardinals could not stop the Texans’ offense.

Cardinals vs Rams Game Day Info

• Sport: NFL
• Teams: Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams
• Venue: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Betting Odds: Cardinals +262, Rams -334, Spread: Cardinals +7.5 (-116), Rams -7.5 (-105), Total: Over 46.5 (-110), Under 46.5 (-111)

Los Angeles Rams Team Preview

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a close game against the Atlanta Falcons, where they lost 27-24. Matthew Stafford threw for 269 yards and 2 touchdowns, but also had 3 interceptions. Kyren Williams led the ground game with 92 rushing yards and added 3 receptions.

In their previous home game, the Rams defeated the Detroit Lions 41-34. Matthew Stafford had a strong performance with 368 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum contributed significantly in the running game with a combined 149 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

The Rams have shown offensive strength this season, ranking 10th in passing yards with 3868 yards. However, they have had some challenges on defense, allowing 5998 opponent offensive yards, placing them 26th. Key players like Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee are currently dealing with injuries, which could impact their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rams are favored by 7.5 points against the Cardinals. The Rams’ defense ranks lower in yards allowed, at 26th, compared to the Cardinals’ offense, which ranks 12th in scoring. With a projected score of Rams 27 and Cardinals 20, the Rams are the pick to cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 46.5 points. The Cardinals and Rams have average defenses, ranked 14th and 16th in points allowed, respectively. With a projected total score of 47 points, the over is the pick for this game.